Max(2002)
Art + Politics = Power
Max Synopsis
In 1918, a young, disillusioned Adolf Hitler strikes up a friendship with a Jewish art dealer while weighing a life of passion for art vs. talent at politics
Max (2002) is a war and drama film directed by Menno Meyjes, released on September 10, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars John Cusack, Noah Taylor, Leelee Sobieski and Molly Parker. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Menno Meyjes
- Writers:
- Menno Meyjes
- Producers:
- András Hámori
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Composer:
- Dan Jones
- Production:
- Pathé Pictures International, Alliance Atlantis, AAMPI Inc., H2O Motion Pictures, Aconit Pictures, JAP Films, Natural Nylon II, Neue Bioskop Film
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Max (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Max before you stream it.
Max Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cusack
as Max Rothman
Noah Taylor
as Adolf Hitler
Leelee Sobieski
as Liselore von Peltz
Molly Parker
as Nina Rothman
Kevin McKidd
as George Grosz
Yuliya Vysotskaya
as Hildegard
Peter Capaldi
as David Cohn
Ulrich Thomsen
as Captain Mayr
Janet Suzman
as Max's Mother
David Horovitch
as Max's Father
Daisy Haggard
as Heidi
Key crew
Directed by Menno Meyjes, written by Menno Meyjes, produced by András Hámori.
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Max Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 117 ratings.
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Max – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Max online?
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Max (2002) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Max?
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The main cast of Max (2002) includes John Cusack, Noah Taylor, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Parker and Kevin McKidd. The film was directed by Menno Meyjes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Max released?
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Max was released on September 10, 2002 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Max worth watching?
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Max (2002) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Max?
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Yes. The official Max trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.